Tide and science mingle with deaths of presidents
The article muses on the Earth's rotation and tides while recounting how Presidents McKinley and Garfield died with the tide. It notes low water times off the Atlantic coast and debates whether these deaths hold any larger significance beyond coincidence.
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Ence
Washington
McKinley
Buffalo
Grafield
Luro
Lone Branch
Fersey
Boston Pranscript
Death and the Ebb Tide in Historical Thought
This excerpt discusses beliefs around death at sea and the ebb tide, noting how popular notions varied by era and culture. It cites Atlantic observers and literary figures, contrasting superstition with medical realism, and references Lincoln and other presidents to illustrate changing attitudes toward death and fate.
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Oulger
England
Phas Tide
Mos
Mr. Doweerts
Lincoln
Woman and the 8 Bachelor Beliefs Stated in Census Text
In a Chicago Record article by Artemis Jean Vaynes the 1900 census is cited to argue there are more bachelors than spinsters, challenging prior beliefs about female influence. The piece hints at social consequences and debates surrounding marriage patterns and gender roles.
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Laust
Willes Mainch
Fae Censis
Vaisey
Vistie
Seyler
Tifa
Yul Inppetteatis
Weleraus
Bart
Stice Maineger
Christ
Artemis Jean Vaynes
Chicago
Ants Ride Ants Aboard Larger Insect Crews
A traveler observing ants noted a group riding on larger ants during a march. The rider directed the line by moving to the head and returning to the rear, appearing to command the expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jie
Youth with little funds seeks meals but shows appetite
A young person faces financial hardship and cannot buy a meal yet expresses a strong desire to eat when a meal is provided. The statement implies resilience and gratitude despite limited resources.
Sunset and distant crowds spark a dreaming mood
Fragmentary prose image recalls a sunlit day and a maze of faces as a traveler feels pulled toward an imagined paradise. A playful, rhythmic string of names and scenes hints at journeys and distant places, with sights and sounds weaving through the sunset.
An Easter Reconciliation Recalled in Reunion
Mark Scaunton, a successful lawyer, faces a past love as Katharine Anson arrives unexpectedly during a country visit. In the wake of old memories and a tense meeting, Mark maintains outward calm while pondering the chance of reconciliation with the woman who once shaped his life.
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Mark Scaunton
Devia
Muatharine Anson
Mark
Becoes
Beun
Briarton
Katharine Anson
Teves
Sousce
Katharine
Stella
Lom Lord
Pon
Efflen
Tom
Express
Mack
Con
Ellen
Katherine Warner
Europe
Elen
Katharine and Mark Find Love After Choir Rehearsal
Katharine captivates Mark with a singing voice and old melodies. Ewen and Tom debate Katharine’s nature as Mark decides to travel to Europe, then confesses love as Katharine loses her restraint and time seems to stand still.
Ancient Easter Customs In England And London
The article recounts historic practices in Warwickshire where children from charity schools formed a chain around churches on Easter Monday, then marched to another church for a repeat ceremony. It also describes Christ Hospital boys visiting the Mansion House on Easter Tuesday to receive coins from the lord mayor and a lemonade, noting the abolition of the sherry option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warwickshire
England
Birmingham
Christ Hospital
London
Mansion House
Terg Bensonian
Puzzle of the Day Riddles on a Teacher and a Dishwash
A Philadelphia Presa item presents a playful word riddle about removing the letter t from a phrase. It features a teacher named Elsie and a pun on trays and dishes as a jet of cleanings. The piece reads like a light humorous reader feature.
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Bilsie
Senator Lotman backs six year term for president
In a Chicago Tribune quote a reporter asks Senator Lotsman about a six year presidential term with no re election ability. He agrees then notes few men would enter the Senate for a single term, avoiding the idea of a one term senatorial limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lotsman
Senate
Chicago
Vribnune
A Strong Letter From Farge Wisconsin On Kidney Pills
A reader from Farge Wisconsin reports severe back pain for four weeks improved after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. He bought a box and, after four orders, felt the pain vanish. He claims one pill box did more good than five dollars in doctor’s medicine and credits the remedy with a remarkable cure.
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Farge
Wis
T. Payne
Dodd
England's Twelfth Century Beer Tax Reaches New High
The Twelfth Century beer tax has continued, with last year yield ing the government the sum of 75000000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sengland
Railway Excursions Offer Low Fares from Chicago
Advertises $33.00 to California, Oregon and Washington by Chicago and Northwestern Railway from Chicago with daily departures in March and April. Berth in tourist car only $6.09. Peronaily excursions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Chicago and Wednesdays from New England. Pamphlet available on receipt of two cent stamp from S A Hutchison Manager 212 Clark Street Chicago.
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California
Oregon and
Washington
Chicago and Northwestern Railway
Chicago
Peronaily
New England
S. A. Hutchison
Clark Street
Chicegs
Red Cross Ball Blue and a Paris library of women authors
A grocery ball blue ad promotes a large 2 oz package for 5 cents. A library of 18 000 volumes written by women was left by Mme Kaissavov who died recently in St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Mme. Kaissavov
St. Petersburg
Putnam Facial Dyes Prove Fast to Sunlight and Wear
Sydney Smith's mother is described as a clever conversationalist and quick in repartee, suggesting lively social wit in a historical context. The fragment notes facial dyes from Putnam and their fast response to sunlight, washing, and rubbing.
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Putnam
Sydney Smith
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